April 19, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Clive Parker

Clive Parker is a journalist based in China.

Evergreen

Family of abducted Thai woman battle secrecy, politics in 40-year manhunt

Decades on, many are convinced Anocha Panjoy is still alive in North Korea

Clive ParkerNovember 22, 2016
Analysis

Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows

NK News visit to expo shows heavy industry products decreased, alcohol and health products more popular

Clive ParkerSeptember 19, 2016
Features

China’s frustrated response to North Korea’s fifth nuke test

Largest test so far raises stakes for Beijing - and patience is running out

Clive ParkerSeptember 9, 2016
News

North Korean products go on sale at new Dandong trade zone

Just one shop selling small range of goods so far following a slow start to business

Clive ParkerSeptember 2, 2016
Analysis

Resurgent imports of North Korean coal point to China’s diminishing appetite for UN sanctions

Beijing may be going easy on Pyongyang to punish South Korea and US for THAAD

Clive ParkerAugust 19, 2016
News

No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report

Despite reports that construction on N. Korean side would 'break ground' on July 27, no progress

Clive ParkerAugust 17, 2016
News

Dandong launches visa-free half-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju

Dandong residents enjoy a special summer promotion of just 50 yuan ($7.50) until the end of September

Clive ParkerJuly 11, 2016
Evergreen

Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties

3-km bridge has become a gigantic, costly symbol for decline in relations between N.Korea and China

Clive ParkerJuly 11, 2016
Analysis

Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests

Many struggle with prices, pressure but deals with China’s giant Wanda Group, others suggest security in diversity

Clive ParkerJune 9, 2016
Evergreen

North Korean tourism facing tough year

Chinese tourist arrivals see decline following international sanctions and increased pressure from Seoul 

Clive ParkerJune 6, 2016